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Covering new ground in insurance and funds

Two new plans with enhanced protection and two new tools to channel one's funds

In Singapore, insurance plans do not typically cover people with these pre-existing conditions as they are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases. PHOTO: ST FILE
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PruVital Cover is the first-of-its-kind regular premium term plan that covers people with four pre-existing medical conditions. These are Type 2 diabetes - the most common form of diabetes - and the three "health highs" - high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a high body mass index (BMI).

In Singapore, insurance plans do not typically cover people with these pre-existing conditions as they are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on April 01, 2018, with the headline Covering new ground in insurance and funds. Subscribe